Category: California
Could U.S. Foreign-Aid Drones and Dollars Be Empowering Terrorists?
Analysis: From Skydio’s drone delivery in Ukraine to aid scandals in Gaza and Syria, USAID is facing a credibility and security crisis In July 2023, [more…]
FAA BVLOS NPRM Missed, Drone Ban Proposal, and Drone Hits Helicopter in TX
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: the FAA missed the deadline for the BVLOS and PRM, [more…]
Drone Fiasco in Kerr County: When Hobbyists Ground Heroes
Dear Drone pilots: Kerr County, Texas, is dealing with enough chaos. Picture this: a rescue helicopter, buzzing through the sky like a caffeinated hummingbird, is [more…]
Drones Catch Illegal Fireworks in California, Leading to Hefty Fines
On July 4, 2025, Sacramento’s skies dazzled with illegal fireworks, but drone surveillance by the Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) ensured violators won’t escape hefty fines. [more…]
How Vets To Drones Is Helping Veterans Reclaim Purpose Through Drone Technology
Chris Lewis, founder of Vets To Drones, served in both the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army from 2009 to 2018. After his military career [more…]
Sky Elements Aims for World Records with Massive 4th of July Drone Shows Across U.S.
On July 4, 2025, Sky Elements Drone Shows will illuminate the skies with 525 drones in Irving, Texas, attempting to create the largest aerial image [more…]
California Police Deploy Drones to Stop Illegal E-Bike and Minibike Riders
California Police are using drones to track down riders of illegal e-bikes and non-street-Legal electric minibikes, transforming how cities address reckless micromobility. In Desert Hot [more…]
Sonoma County’s Warrantless Drone Searches Spark Privacy Lawsuit and Fines
In Sonoma County, California, residents like Nichola Schmitz face hefty fines—$25,000 paid and $10,000 more pending—after county drones with high-powered cameras scoured their properties without [more…]
Drones to the Rescue: How a DJI Mavic 3 Saved a Lost Teen in a Massachusetts Swamp
Picture this: a 19-year-old guy, out for a stroll, ends up lost in a swampy, muddy mess for seven hours. No cellphone, no GPS, just [more…]
LAPD Expands Drone Use for Routine Emergency Calls in Pilot Program
On June 25, 2025, the Los Angeles Police Commission approved a new policy allowing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to deploy drones for routine [more…]
